12261 HOWRAH DURONTO Coach Position
12261 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
HOWRAH DURONTO (12261) runs from MUMBAI CSMT to HOWRAH JN in 27h 25m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO Today
Find the coach position of 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at MUMBAI CSMT, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12261 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
12261 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO.
Total 20 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12261 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO halts, along the MUMBAI CSMT → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSMT | PF 18 | |
| 26 | KYN | PF 4 | |
| 75 | BSL | PF 5 | |
| 92 | AK | PF 2 | |
| 122 | NGP | PF 4 | |
| 166 | R | PF 5 | |
| 186 | BSP | PF 3 | |
| 259 | TATA | PF 4 | |
| 313 | HWH | PF 19 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12261 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 12261:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 12261 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | HOWRAH DURONTO |
| From | MUMBAI CSMT (CSMT) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 17:15 |
| Arrival | 20:40 |
| Duration | 27h 25m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A |
| Type | RAJDHANI |
| Running Days | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUMBAI CSMT | CSMT | — | 17:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 17:59 | 18:01 | 2min | 54 km |
| 3 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 22:55 | 23:00 | 5min | 445 km |
| 4 | AKOLA JN | AK | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 583 km |
| 5 | NAGPUR | NGP | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5min | 837 km |
| 6 | RAIPUR JN | R | 08:13 | 08:15 | 2min | 1139 km |
| 7 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 09:50 | 10:00 | 10min | 1250 km |
| 8 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 16:10 | 16:20 | 10min | 1719 km |
| 9 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 20:40 | 20:40 | — | 1968 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 12261 HOWRAH DURONTO arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12261 at MUMBAI CSMT, HOWRAH JN and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 12261 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12261 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12261?
HOWRAH DURONTO offers 1A, 2A, 3A classes.